SSTI (SoundThinking) ROCE %: -33.38% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is SoundThinking ROCE %?

SoundThinking SSTI +8.36% 69 ROCE % is -33.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SSTI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. SoundThinking's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -33.38%.

SoundThinking (NAS:SSTI) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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SoundThinking ROCE % Historical Data

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-7.49

-2.63

-1.98

-10.33

-11.68

SoundThinking Quarterly Data
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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-5.93	-14.75	-10.14	-13.53	-33.38

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SoundThinking ROCE % Calculation

SoundThinking's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-9.288	/	( ( (136.793 - 56.059)	+	(135.754 - 57.402) )	/ 2 )
	=	-9.288	/	( (80.734	+	78.352)	/ 2 )
	=	-9.288	/	79.543
	=	-11.68 %

SoundThinking's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-25.284	/	( ( (135.754 - 57.402)	+	(125.725 - 52.565) )	/ 2 )
	=	-25.284	/	( ( 78.352	+	73.16 )	/ 2 )
	=	-25.284	/	75.756
	=	-33.38 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of -33.38% mean?

SoundThinking (SSTI) has a ROCE % of -33.38% as of Mar. 2026.

Is SoundThinking's ROCE % too high?

SoundThinking's current ROCE % is -33.38%. Overall, SoundThinking has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does SoundThinking's ROCE % compare to AEYE and NRDY?

SoundThinking's ROCE % of -33.38% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.28. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Software company?

The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.28, based on 2,711 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SoundThinking's current ROCE % is -33.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is SoundThinking stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SoundThinking (SSTI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.10, compared to a current price of $8.30 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -33.38%. SoundThinking's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SoundThinking (SSTI), the current ROCE % is -33.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is SoundThinking (SSTI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SoundThinking stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.30 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.10. GuruFocus considers SoundThinking to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SSTI:

ROCE %: -33.38%
GF Value™: $14.10 vs. price of $8.30 (41.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

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SoundThinking Business Description

Industry Technology Software

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Address 39300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 300, Fremont, CA, USA, 94538

Website https://www.soundthinking.com

SoundThinking Inc is a public safety technology company that combines transformative solutions and strategic advisory services for law enforcement and civic leadership. Its flagship SafetySmart platform includes: ShotSpotter, the acoustic gunshot detection system; CrimeTracer, the foremost law enforcement search engine; CaseBuilder, a one-stop investigation management system; ResourceRouter, software that directs patrol and community anti-violence resources to help maximize their impact; PlateRangerTM powered by Rekor, an automatic license plate recognition ("ALPR") and vehicle identification solution; SafePointe, an AI-based weapons detection system.

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